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Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Study Guides

Pearson Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Reading Subtest

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Official Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Reading study guide to help you pass your exam!

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Pearson Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Writing Subtest

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Official Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Writing Subtest study guide to help you pass your exam!

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How to Pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) exam?

Discover your strengths and weaknesses using a diagnostic test

Our study guide includes a diagnostic test you can take before you start studying to determine your strengths and weaknesses. After completing the diagnostic test you will receive a personalized study plan so you know what to focus on in your studies.

Master the concepts covered on the exam using test-aligned study materials

The study guide’s instruction content breaks down the key information you need to know about each concept. Includes written and video content for different learning styles

Assess your knowledge of each concept with practice questions

The study guide comes with 1000s of authentic practice questions. Each concept comes with a set of quizzes you can take to assess your knowledge of the material you just studied.

Take full-length practice tests to ensure you are ready on test day

The study guide includes three full-length practice tests. These tests are designed to mimic the real exam, meaning they have the same numbers of questions and time limit as the real exam.

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Study Guide Format

The Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) study guides include instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and practice questions and sample writing prompts. The study guides cover 11 concepts.

What Concepts are Covered in the VCLA Study Guide?

The Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) study guides consists of the following concepts:

Reading Subtest

ConceptNumber of LessonsPractice Questions
Meaning of Words235
Main Idea and Details379
Relationship Among Ideas468
Critical Reasoning331
Interpreting Information548

Writing Subtest

ConceptNumber of LessonsPractice Questions
Purpose and Audience115
Focus and Development242
Organization223
Construction212
Usage534
Conventions130

 

Each concept includes instructional content and videos to ensure you understand that topic. They also come with practice questions so you can test yourself on the information you just learned.

How to Use the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Study Guides

You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content,  gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.

Is the Study Guide Test-Aligned?

Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.

Benefits of Using the Study Guide

The VCLA study guides were created to help you pass your Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!

The VCLA exam assesses whether you have the required knowledge and skills to be a teacher in Virginia. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!

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Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Quick Facts

Test Breakdown:

  • Reading subtest (091): approximately 40 multiple-choice items
  • Writing subtest (092): approximately 40 multiple-choice items, 3 short-answer items, 1 written summary assignment, and 1 written composition assignment
  • 4 hour time limit

Cost

Single subtest: $40
Both subtests: $80
Registration processing fee: $50

What to Bring

You must bring one piece of current, government-issued identification printed in English, in the name in which you registered, bearing your photograph and signature.

Dates and Locations

Tests are year-round, by appointment only. Check out the Pearson website to find a VCLA testing center in your state and schedule your exam!

Scoring

The passing score on the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam is a 235 for a single subtest and a 470 for both subtests taken together.

 

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Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) FAQs

Do I get a break during the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam?

Most tests do not include a scheduled break. If you choose to take an unscheduled break, your test clock will not stop, so it’s recommended that you use the restroom before or after your test.  Long breaks are documented by test administrators, so do not take more than 5 to 10 minutes.

How do I pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) test?

To pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam, you must first understand what is on the exam and what you will be expected to know. Once you identify areas of weakness, you can begin targeting those areas with instructional content and practice questions.

How long will the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam take me?

The full test is 4 hours, but expect to be at the testing site longer. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment time to get checked in.

What should expect when arriving to the testing site for the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) exam?

On test day be sure to arrive early and bring any required identification. Visit the Pearson website to learn more about what to expect on test day!

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